Antique Japanese Sewing Box — Wood (SKU: 25S-493) -

Antique Japanese Sewing Box — Wood, 1950, Showa Era (SKU: 25S-493)

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Antique Japanese Sewing Box, Wood (SKU 25S-493)

Mid 20th-century Japanese wooden hari-bako sewing chest with figured veneer and multiple drawers

This compact antique Japanese sewing box, or itomaki-bako, is crafted in warm honey-toned wood with a striking burl-like veneer to the drawer fronts and lid. The simple rectilinear form is softened by gently rounded top edges, while slender metal pulls add a subtle modern accent typical of early 20th-century domestic design.

The hinged top opens to reveal a divided tray for threads and small tools, and the façade presents four smoothly sliding drawers of varying sizes, ideal for storing needles, thimbles, scissors, and other notions. Both practical and decorative, this sewing chest works beautifully today as a jewelry box, desk organizer, or small tansu-style accent in any interior.

  • Origin: Japan
  • Era: Mid 20th century (Shōwa period)
  • Material: Wood with figured veneer and metal handles
  • Use: Traditional sewing box / haribako; also suitable for jewelry or small-item storage
  • Features: Hinged lift-top compartment with dividers; four graduated drawers; warm burl-like grain; compact Japanese tansu styling; original metal pulls
  • Dimensions: --
  • Condition: Very good vintage condition with light age-related wear to surfaces and hardware

A charming, functional piece of Japanese craft that brings the quiet elegance of an antique sewing box into everyday use.

 

As part of our mission to preserve and share Japanese craftsmanship, we offer antiques that were made not just to be admired, but to be used. These pieces were crafted for everyday life, and we honor their purpose by ensuring they can continue to be enjoyed and lived with today.

All vintage and antique items are sold as-is. Each piece may exhibit signs of age, including scratches, wear, or minor imperfections. These are not considered defects but natural evidence of the item’s authenticity and age.

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